There are many ways to be on mission in Kentucky. Opportunities are available to serve through Vacation Bible Schools, Backyard Bible Clubs, block parties, work in food and clothing ministries, prayer walking, sports camps, door-to-door evangelism, serve in free medical and dental clinics, equestrian ministry, prison ministry, racetrack and resort ministry, and outreach with all... Continue Reading →
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Preparing Ahead is Half the Battle
Like anything else in life that is done well, preparation for short-term missions is key. Leading a short-term mission team, particularly overseas, is an enormous challenge. There are many factors to consider when short-term teams plan international missions. Those assigned to lead such teams must consider these factors. Wisdom says planning ahead is always best.... Continue Reading →
Reaching the Nations
It was estimated that last year over 50 million people were displaced from their homes, with around 19.5 million forced to live as refugees. These people have been driven from their homes by war, violence, persecution, and disasters. No longer safe to live in the place that they have called home, refugees are often forced to flee... Continue Reading →
The Mission Field Down the Street
One of the most fertile and unreached mission fields in any community sits very close to, or just down the street from, the local church. It is the public school. Public schools are filled with children, teachers and staff members who live, work and play in the shadow of our steeples. There are 655,642 students... Continue Reading →
Much to be Done in the New Year
Welcome 2017. The year 2016 is now history. This past year ended with lots of church and ministry outreach events. Hot meals were served. Warm blankets, coats, scarfs, and gloves were given out for the upcoming cold winter months. Christmas was made brighter for many children as they received a special toy. Thanks to... Continue Reading →
Lessons From My Daughter’s Adoption
My wife and I recently returned from adopting our two year old daughter in Ethiopia. We began this journey nearly four and a half years ago. We spent just under three weeks in Ethiopia finalizing the adoption and returned the week before Christmas. While I still have much to process about this experience, here are some lessons I... Continue Reading →
What Stirs Your Heart?
I have an inflammation of the heart. I have discovered that my condition can be contagious. It all started 32 years ago, when I led a team to central Mexico, as a young youth minister. Don't worry, my heart condition is not fatal. My heart was set aflame in Mexico for "Missions", and my life has never been... Continue Reading →
Christmas Memories
I love Christmas. As the song says, it is truly “the most wonderful time of the year.” There is just a special spirit at this season that in unlike any other. The sights and sounds of Christmas seem to bring out the child in all of us. Our trees are put up, nativity and carolers... Continue Reading →
Gift Idea for the Person Who Has Everything
Christmas is a very special time of the year. I love the music, lights and decorations, time with family, baked goodies and gift giving. I really enjoy giving special gifts to those I love. But not just any gift, the perfect one. The one that is just what they needed or really wanted. But... Continue Reading →
How Easily We Forget
"I try to fit you in the wall inside my mind. I try to keep you safely in between the lines. I try to put you in the box that I've designed. I try to pull you down so we are eye to eye. When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world? ... Continue Reading →